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“In the second phase of illness — occurring 7 to 10 days after the first phase — children often present with a facial rash (the 'slapped cheek' appearance), which may be followed by body ...
Stock image of a child with the telltale parvovirus "slapped cheek" appearance. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a health advisory about an alarming rise in cases of parvovirus B19.
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children.
The associated bright red rash of the cheeks gives it the nickname "slapped cheek syndrome". [6] Any age may be affected, although it is most common in children aged six to ten years. It is so named because it was the fifth most common cause of a pink-red infection associated rash to be described by physicians (many of the others, such as ...
Human parvovirus B19, also known as "slapped cheek disease," is on the rise in the U.S., especially among children. Here's what to know about symptoms, complications and treatment.
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People infected with the virus usually experience mild symptoms that can include fever, headache, sore throat, joint pain and a “slapped cheek” rash. However, the CDC said the virus can also ...
Confluent erythematous and edematous patches on cheeks ("slapped cheek") for 1-4 days followed by a "lacy," reticular, erythematous rash on the body. Roseola infantum (exanthem subitum) "sixth disease" HHV-6 and HHV-7: Rapid onset of erythematous, blanching macules and papules surrounded by white halos on the trunk after 3-5 days of high fever.